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| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | NBC Local | Social media influencer Brooke Eby dies at 37 after battle with ALS | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/social-media-influencer-brooke-eby-dies-at-37-after-battle-with-als/3997056/ | She was a social media influencer, but her topics were not about skin care or fashion. Instead, Brooke Eby spent the last years of her life documenting her journey and battle with ALS. [ Eby created a community on TikTok ][13] \--- gathering hundreds of thousands of followers -- with … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | NBC Local | School districts ignored concerns before 6-year-old was killed by school bus: Lawsuit | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/school-districts-ignored-concerns-before-6-year-old-girl-was-killed-by-school-bus-lawsuit/3997077/ | The family of [ a 6-year-old south suburban girl who was struck and killed by a school bus ][10] in September has filed a lawsuit against two school districts, alleging the tragedy was preventable and the districts ignored safety concerns raised by the girl’s mother. Jenna Menias was killed on … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | NBC Local | Cornell controversy renews focus on Loyola University sexual assault lawsuit | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/cornell-controversy-renews-focus-on-loyola-university-sexual-assault-lawsuit/3997126/ | The Cornell University case is reigniting conversations about a [ lawsuit filed against Loyola University ][5] in 2022. Ten young women say they were all sexually assaulted when they were Loyola students. NBC 5 Investigates has followed the case since these [ women first sued Loyola University ][6] . Now, … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | NBC Local | ‘Pachinko' author Min Jin Lee talks new book ‘American Hagwon,' Korean diaspora, and what's next | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pachinko-author-min-jin-lee-talks-new-book-american-hagwon-korean-diaspora-and-whats-next/3997136/ | Just days after the release of her new novel "American Hagwon," internationally best-selling author Min Jin Lee sat down with NBC Chicago's Michelle Baik ahead of an event in Evanston on Friday night. **Her complete interview can be found below.** Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | NBC Local | Suburban food pantry seeing more people needing assistance amid rising prices | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suburban-pantry-seeing-more-people-needing-food-assistance/3997145/ | As gas and grocery prices keep climbing, more people are turning to food pantries just to get by. The Rich Township food pantry in Richton Park has been around for 26 years, but the township supervisor said the pantry is seeing more new folks coming by and an uptick in … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | Columbia Chronicle | Columbia Votes helps students navigate midterm voting | https://columbiachronicle.com/campus/columbia-votes-helps-students-navigate-midterm-voting/ | As the November midterm elections approach, some Columbia students living away from their home states are deciding where to register and cast their ballots. Olivia Kohler , a junior acting major from Kentucky, voted in her home state last year but is considering registering in Illinois. “I kind of want … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Suspenden a guardia de Ford City Mall tras video viral que lo muestra atropellando a un muchacho | https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/10/02/suspenden-a-guardia-de-ford-city-mall-tras-video-viral-que-lo-muestra-atropellando-a-un-muchacho | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][40] * [ Facebook ][41] * [ Bluesky ][42] * [ Email ][43] * [ Reddit ][44] * [ Flipboard ][45] [ ![][46] ][47] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Un guardia de seguridad … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Tension begins to thaw as Bears CB Kyler Gordon gets back on practice field for 'stress test' of health | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/10/02/tension-begins-to-thaw-as-bears-cb-kyler-gordon-gets-back-on-practice-field-for-stress-test-of-health | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][30] * [ Facebook ][31] * [ Bluesky ][32] * [ Email ][33] * [ Reddit ][34] * [ Flipboard ][35] The [ Bears ][36] seem to be warming up to the idea of nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon contributing this … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Chicago drivers are paying more for oil changes as motor oil costs climb | https://chicago.suntimes.com/gas-pains/2026/10/02/chicago-drivers-paying-more-for-oil-changes-as-motor-oil-costs-climb | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][19] * [ Facebook ][20] * [ Bluesky ][21] * [ Email ][22] * [ Reddit ][23] * [ Flipboard ][24] [ ![][25] ][26] The effect of rising fuel prices on Chicagoans Chicago drivers are paying more for routine oil … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | 14-year-old boy shot on sidewalk in West Ridge | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/10/02/14-year-old-boy-shot-while-on-sidewalk-in-west-ridge-so-terrible | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][11] * [ Facebook ][12] * [ Bluesky ][13] * [ Email ][14] * [ Reddit ][15] * [ Flipboard ][16] A teen was shot in West Ridge Friday afternoon, Chicago police said. A 14-year-old boy was on the sidewalk … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | This could be the moment the Bears and Tyson Bagent have been waiting for | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/10/02/this-could-be-the-moment-the-bears-and-tyson-bagent-have-been-waiting-for | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] The [ Bears ][7] ’ first flicker of belief in quarterback Tyson Bagent was in his senior year at … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Muggsy Spanier’s hot cornet gave extra shine to early Chicago jazz | https://chicagoreader.com/music/the-secret-history-of-chicago-music/muggsy-spanier-cornet-jazz-dixieland-ragtime-hot-trad-touro/ | ![A black-and-white hand-drawn portrait of early jazz cornetist Muggsy Spanier, embedded in the title card for the Secret History of Chicago Music; he's pictured in middle age, smiling in a light jacket and dark tie][1] Credit: Steve Krakow for Chicago Reader _Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | CBS Local | Northwestern's new $875 million Ryan Field opens as Wildcats host Penn State | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/northwestern-university-ryan-field-opens-wildcats-penn-state/ | After nearly three years of demolition, construction, and controversy, Northwestern University's new Ryan Field is finally ready for kickoff. The Wildcats will welcome the Penn State Nittany Lions for the first game inside the new stadium on Friday night, but getting to this point was anything but easy. Tailgaters were … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | ABC Local | Chicago police release photos of suspect in South Side CTA bus shooting that injured 2, 1 critically | https://abc7chicago.com/post/cpd-releases-photos-suspect-chicago-shooting-cta-bus-west-63rd-street-englewood-high-school/19902144/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police have released photos of two people they're looking for after a CTA bus shooting. It happened Wednesday evening in the 300-block of West 63rd Street, just outside Englewood High School on the city's South Side. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | ABC Local | Bank rolls out new tool to help customers spot spoofing scams | https://abc7chicago.com/post/fifth-third-bank-rolls-smartshield-effort-help-customers-spot-spoofing-scams/19901489/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- As banks face increasingly sophisticated scams, some are introducing new technology aimed at helping customers identify fraudulent texts, calls and voicemails before they fall victim. The warning comes during Cybersecurity Month, as consumer advocates and financial institutions continue to see scams in which fraudsters impersonate banks, claim … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | ABC Local | ICE announces new vehicle stop policy after deadly incidents in Chicago area, nationwide | https://abc7chicago.com/post/change-ice-tactics-immigration-customs-enforcement-changes-vehicle-stop-policy-deadly-incidents-chicago-nationwide/19902381/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Vehicle stops are one of the riskiest maneuvers for any law enforcement officer. But after men were killed by federal immigration agents in Texas, Maine and in the Chicago suburbs, the ABC7 I-Team has learned Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is changing its policy on who can … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | ABC Local | New federal rule could mean less compensation for some flight delays and cancellations | https://abc11.com/post/air-travelers-warning-could-get-less-compensation-flight-delays-cancellations-new-federal-rule/19901574/ | Travelers could have fewer options for compensation when flights are delayed or canceled under [ new federal regulations ][5] taking effect October 19. The changes come just ahead of the busy holiday travel season and will affect when airlines are required to provide certain assistance to passengers. Under the new … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | ABC Local | Disney welcomes Latino content creators behind the curtain for Hispanic Heritage Month | https://abc7.com/videoClip/disney-somos-magic-creator-summit/19902470/ | Anaheim, Calif. -- Disney is putting the spotlight on Latino creators with a special event celebrating culture and community. To mark Hispanic Heritage Month, The Walt Disney Company brought together about 70 creators for a special two-day summit. The Somos Magic Summit took place at the Disney Studios lot in … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | ABC Local | Gov. Pritzker says November veto session could be key to keeping Chicago Bears in Illinois | https://abc7chicago.com/post/governor-jb-pritzker-says-november-veto-session-could-key-keeping-chicago-bears-stadium-illinois/19902000/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Gov. JB Pritzker says he hopes lawmakers will act during next month's veto session to advance a stadium plan aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois, following [ a meeting he held in Chicago ][1] with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, legislative leaders and one of the … |
| View Article | 5:02 p.m. | October 2, 2026 | WBEZ | The Rundown: How losing industrial jobs hit Midwest cities | https://www.wbez.org/wbez-newsletter/2026/10/02/the-rundown-how-losing-industrial-jobs-hit-midwest-cities | _Good afternoon! It’s Friday, and expect arguably_ [ __perfect weather_ _ ][1] _this weekend. I plan to take advantage by waiting in line for cider at Apple Fest. Here’s what else you need to know today._ [ **_1\. Losing industrial jobs hit differently in Detroit, Milwaukee and Chicago_ ** ][2] … |